Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Jaguar X-Type engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 116 NM less than Volvo XC60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.9 | |
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The Jaguar X-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Jaguar X-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Jaguar X-Type 2008: Vehicle has full-time all-wheel drive with 60/40 front-to-rear torque split via viscous-coupling, locking planetary differential. Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar X-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC60 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.71 m | |
| Jaguar X-Type is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
452 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar X-Type has 43 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. This could mean that the Jaguar X-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 1003 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Jaguar X-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 9000 | |
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